BlogHide Resteemsabigailsamuelson (35)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Rural Mongolia, unedited.With so many exciting travel plans for this year, I can't help but think back on all that I have already seen. This was a moment, which I am so grateful to have been able to capture, as we flew over…abigailsamuelson (35)in psychology • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Too much New in New Year? How to deal with life’s transitionsIf a lot has changed in your life since welcoming in the new year, I get it! Me too. And whether this means taking full advantage of the champagne sales, or the total opposite - you’re preparing…abigailsamuelson (35)in psychology • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Tyranny at its most destructive.In many communities, Steemit included, there seems to be a growing attentiveness to the concept of freedom. This is reflexively linked to the economic, political and social spheres of life. And yes…abigailsamuelson (35)in psychology • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Meditation: The Importance of Stillness within the Self and the Workplace.In a world of productivity and objectives, busyness is idolised. We are told, that without it we cannot achieve our goals and targets. At times, this can certainly be true, however the tendency…abigailsamuelson (35)in spirituality • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Is linear time an illusion?The day before I turned 18, I got a tattoo. I little one. I told myself that it wasn’t an act of rebellion - I was too mature for that. Rather, it was a bookmark in time. And it was going to allow…abigailsamuelson (35)in poetry • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Poetry pieces #1abigailsamuelson (35)in spirituality • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Can I find higher consciousness within myself as an individual?My short answer is no. But, hang on, let me explain. To start with, let’s talk about levels of consciousness. As we discussed in last week's session at The School of Philosophy in Cape Town…abigailsamuelson (35)in society • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.A dedication to all the thinkers.While there are over 7.6 billion of us alive today and this number is only going to rise, I believe that the importance of each life has only increased. In a time of undeniable chaos…abigailsamuelson (35)in nature • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Does the forest have our answers?Like many people gravitate towards the beach, I find grounding and stillness in the forest. It is because of this that I used the Amazon Rainforest as the topic for one of my university philosophy…abigailsamuelson (35)in spirituality • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My most inspirational people: 2017If you’re ready to amp up your productivity or are just feeling like you’re in a bit of a rut, you’re welcome! These people are dynamic and I highly recommend you stalking the sh*t out of them (like…abigailsamuelson (35)in adventure • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Let's explore and discover!I hope to convince you that exploration should be a fundamental part of everybody’s life. While the idea of backpacking across Asia might be the first thing that comes to mind, I want to begin by…abigailsamuelson (35)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Definition - in philosophy and life: the biggest obstacle in the way of your success?Even I have to recognise the great value which definition provides us in our communication and understanding. I think that my past and present education in philosophy wouldn’t allow me to think…abigailsamuelson (35)in introduceyourself • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.I wonder what you'll think.Hello Steemians! As a Philosophy and English graduate with a mind full of thoughts and a group of friends who haven't heard of Plato, I’m seriously hoping you have. If you’re interested in the big…